Be Bold for Change As we celebrate International Women’s Day I wondered do mums have a role to play in “closing the gender gap”? The day originated in the early 1900’s to celebrate the achievements of women, socially, economically and politically - and calls women to protest...
Is lent relevant for families that are non religious? It’s pancake day - one of my children’s favourite days in the calendar. As I walked downstairs this morning all three of my boys have individually checked that I will be doing pancakes for them this evening -...
Blog post by Rebecca Anderton My 6 month old little boy has been plagued by atopic eczema and cradle cap. Throughout my parenting journey I've tried the recommended high street products, such as Dentinox that promise to cure cradle cap and spent a fortune on ‘no nasties’...
Did you buy your partner a gift for Valentines or are you planning some time together in, perhaps using some of Sallyann suggestions in her previous blog? A couple of years ago I used to fret on “special days” over what gifts to buy for my...
Grandma’s Gift When I was around 7 years old, I went on my first ever “sleep-over” to my Grandparents house. Freedom without my mum, dad or brother - just time alone for me to be the centre of attention - and I LOVED it and became...
When you are pregnant, you might have anticipated that life with a baby is going to be perfect! Just you and your partner snuggling up each day with your newborn, all cute and loving! How romantic!! Yet when the time comes, there is very little...
At around 6 months (or possibly earlier) you may want to start a bedtime routine that includes reading a story to help your child settle to sleep. This is believed to help with their communication, memory and vocal skills as well as being a “set point”...
Yesterday saw the launch of a new website: www.yourbump.nhs.uk Bump is a new initiative which will change the way that maternity care is offered to women and families in Birmingham and Solihull. It came about after last years National Maternity Review: Better Births. Baroness Cumberlege who chaired the review stated:- “Our...
Congratulations! You are having another baby and are considering attending an antenatal refresher course. You might have lots of questions that an experienced teacher can help you to answer, but you don't want to go back to the beginning and attend a course with "first timers!" Of course...
When I was invited to join a friend at her synagogue to bake “Loaves of Love” - how could I possibly refuse? Standing next to a hockey pitch in the cold our conversation went along the lines of ..“So, chicken soup? What is it about “Jewish”...